Mountain rescue teams in Cumbria and Northumberland are urging people not to take unnecessary risks.
Both the Keswick and Coniston teams in Cumbria say they have had their busiest year ever, responding to more than 200 incidents between them.
Richard Warren, from the Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association, said: "It's been both busy and tragic, with four fatalities in December alone which is always hard for our teams".Keswick Mountain Rescue Team had a "difficult descent" into Seathwaite with an injured dog"Most are to things like lower limb injuries, ankles predominately, breaks and sprains when people need help getting down," Mr Warren said.
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